In the first of a four-game series between the Chicago White Sox (68-74) and the Cleveland Indians (83-59) at U.S. Cellular Field, Miguel Gonzalez (3-6, 3.81 ERA) and Carlos Carrasco (11-7, 3.15 ERA) get the ball. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 12 and will air on STOh and WGN.
In his last start, Gonzalez pitched 6.1 innings, giving up zero runs and striking out four in a 2-0 victory over the Tigers. The Indians were also victorious the last time Carrasco pitched. He did not do well, pitching 7.1 innings, allowing four runs, striking out five and walking one in a 6-5 victory over the Astros. Carlos Santana (.244, 76 Rs, 31 HRs, 74 RBIs, 5 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs.
Notes
Chicago has won 50% (32-32) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Cleveland has won 54% (31-26) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Indians are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The White Sox have a 25-41 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the White Sox are 49-16. The Indians have a 63-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th in runs, Chicago has earned 591 this season. Cleveland ranks fourth with 700 runs.
Ranking 23rd, Chicago is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.724). Cleveland ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .769.
When the Indians allow at least one home run, they are 52-51. When the White Sox allow one or more homers, they have a 41-52 record.
